Friday, May 18, 2012

Easy Glitter Butterflies

- 3 butterfly cut outs (all the same size) using a "double" punch and/or die that has punched out areas within the butterfly itself - aka "holes" in it (I am using the Martha Stewart double monarch punch)

- White or cream cardstock (1 butterfly cut from this color) and another color of choice (2 butterflies cut from this color)

- A small font script stamp and dark brown ink- Stickles

- very fine tip glitter glue (not distress) in a complementary color to you cardstock choices

STEP 1 - Stamp your white/cream butterfly with your script stamp and then glue a colored cardstock butterfly behind it to slightly reveal a color "shadow" at the top of it. Only glue at the centre of the butterfly's body (not the wings)STEP 2 - Glue - the second colored cardstock (again just at the middle) behind the first two layers to slightly reveal a color "shadow" at the bottom of of it.

STEP 3 - Add bling or pearls to the middle and fill on the "holes" with your Stickles. The Stickles will glue the first two layers together but allow you to create dimension on your project by bending the bottom layer back and the top 2 layers forward. Sorry for the shadows but I took the picture in direct sunlight to show you how it shimmers.OPTIONAL: use wire for antennas (hint: use the stems from flowers you buy).

About Pam Callaghan

Pam Callaghan has been scrapbooking for eleven years. She fell in love with the craft after a friend invited her to a scrapbook party. Pam currently is the project coordinator for Chickaniddy Crafts! She simply loves to create with paper and glue! She also likes to cross stitch, sketch, and take pictures.

Pam currently lives in Tennessee with her loving husband, Kevin and adorable son, Sean. She grew up in the Chicago area and since has lived in Indiana, Florida, and Ohio. They spend their free time going to movies, spoiling their two dogs, visiting local historic sites, and other family activities. Pam and her family are active members of their church and enjoy spreading the gospel.

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Ideas for Scrapbookers used be a blog with multiple contributors. Since September, 2014, it has become the creative site of Pam Callaghan. Please visit the old posts and keep in mind that not all of the older projects are created by Pam Callaghan. A badge on the bottom of the page or a name above each project will let you know who created it.